Article: A TOUCH OF TAFFETA.(interior decoration; jewelry)

Let your dream notebook start here. We've gathered ways to add brightening accents to your life, from mirrors and vases to jewelry. First, consider the rich possibilities of taffeta.

Covered in a cheerful striped taffeta, this "Seville" bench by Lillian August makes any niche or fireside a focal point. Nailhead trim and caster legs give it the look of tradition. Five feet long, about $2,325. Pillow, Hickory Chair.

If you want to dress up a simple wooden chair, imagine what a silken slipcover can do. We made the seat with Christopher Hyland's silk-taffeta "Paris Stripe," and used F. Schumacher & Co.'s "Cream" silk taffeta for the back.

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